👉 Colonization is a process by which a new culture or civilization gains control over an existing one, usually by establishing permanent settlements in the territory of another. Colonization can take various forms, including military conquests, political alliances, or even economic and cultural exchanges. In this context, "colonized" refers to the state that has gained control over another country's territory through colonization. This term implies a period where the colonizer's interests and goals are aligned with those of the colonized, potentially